Guimaras mango growers eyeing spike in demand with geographical indication
The Guimaras Mango Growers and Producers Development Cooperative (GMGPDC) is upbeat that the approval of geographical indication (GI) for Guimaras mangoes could further boost the demand for the high-value crop in the country and abroad.
Biron: End corruption on business permits
Iloilo 4th District representative Ferjenel Bironon on Monday urged the local government agencies to act on the corruption being done to those who want to open businesses in the country.
AFTER BACOLOD PROTEST | Coke commits to buy more local sugar
Days after the protest in Bacolod City, the Coca Cola Femsa Philippines Inc. recently informed the Department of Agriculture (DA) on its plan to buy local sugar for its soft drink and beverage production.
Iloilo’s tenacity to attract consumers enticing to British retailers – envoy
The capacity of Iloilo City to lure more consumers is one good reason for British retailers to invest in this city, according to British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Ahmad, Friday.
Mango growers’ coop mulls collab with finance groups
The Guimaras Mango Growers and Producers Development Cooperative (GMGPDC) is planning to partner with financing institutions to help small farmers in the island.
ASEAN eyes reg’l cooperation for good regulatory practices
Delegates from Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member countries pointed out the importance of regional cooperation to maintain and improve good regulatory practices within and among nations.
Injap Sia among world’s richest
Edgar “Injap” Sia of DoubleDragon Properties made it to the Forbes 2017 list of richest billionaires in the world.
DA commits P307-million agri assistance to Region 6
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently turned over P307 million worth of agricultural assistance to the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo.
Public warned vs emails asking for account info
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday has warned the bank depositors in giving their account’s personal information either via online, text or telephone inquiry.
Internet speed improving but intensive capital needed for infra build
WHILE average internet connection speed is increasing, a study finds that local telecoms firms must continue to put up large capital costs and significant annual expenditures in order to maintain and upgrade the network infrastructure, as well as invest in new technologies and facilities.